Fire officials warn residents to stay vigilant during colder months

by Meteorologist Jaclyn Shearer

(File photo: KRNV)

RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) —

As temperatures cool down, you may be starting to let your guard down when it comes to fire weather.

In northern Nevada, there really is no such thing as a fire season. The low humidity in our area combined with gusty winds can still create perfect fire weather conditions -- even through the cooler months.

In fact, some of our most damaging fires have happened during the cooler months.